From Australia and New Zealand to the stages of Europe — meet Catherine and Madeleine, two powerhouse dancers navigating the highs and hurdles of the international dance world.

In this episode, we dive into: Life at Palucca Hochschule in Dresden, the raw truth about auditions and rejections, the pressure of the job hunt after graduation, being a woman in dance: competition, expectations, and the need for change

They're talented, thoughtful, and totally unfiltered. Don't miss this one!

At Ballett Schwerin , a new generation of leadership is stepping in—not to tear it all down, but to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and shape a more conscious, creative ballet culture.

Jonathan Dos Santos , the company’s Artistic Director and Ana Isabel Casquilho , Ballet Mistress, are redefining what leadership in dance can look like—collaborative, intentional, and deeply human.

We talked about:

What it means to lead as young voices in an evolving art form, How to build a season that reflects both vision and responsibility, Creating a culture of respect, not fear, Rethinking hierarchy, feedback, and the dancer’s experience and why “the way it’s always been” just isn’t good enough anymore..

If you’re interested in how ballet is changing—and who’s leading that change—this conversation is for you.

This week on KUNST n’all, we sit down with Seraphine Detscher — freelance dancer, choreographer, project leader, and the powerhouse behind Dresden’s 4roomsCompany and STUDIO 56.

From leaving her hometown of Heidelberg to becoming a mother while still a student, navigating company life as a single parent, and ultimately stepping into her own creative space — Seraphine shares a raw and honest look at the realities of balancing life, dance, and self-advocacy in the performing arts world.

We talk about: The intensity of company life, speaking up in an industry slow to change, what freelancing really looks like, Motherhood, movement, and making space for your voice

This is a story about resilience, reinvention, and reimagining the dance world on your own terms.